seaside castles for sale The Loire Area, France

Ref.3364: 17th-century château for sale near the sea. The château is located near the Vendée coast, less than 20 minutes from Saint Jean de Monts and Saint Gilles Croix de Vie. It is situated between land and sea in a vast area known for its wild nature, rich in flora and fauna and renowned for its salt marshes. This region is appreciated for its culture, its natural spaces and the many walks it offers, whether by boat or bicycle. Services and numerous shops are accessible within a few minutes. Two stone pillars mark the entrance to the castle grounds. They open onto a wooded driveway nearly 500 metres long that runs alongside a pond. This leads to a large courtyard in front of the north façade of the main building. The castle has a central section flanked by two wings, each adorned with a corner tower. The façade is made of coated rubble stone with white stone openings, some of which are elegantly decorated with mullions or colonnades. The high slate roof is adorned with Renaissance-style brick chimneys and white stone dormers. The south façade is embellished with a very large overhanging terrace. A balustrade staircase descends to a second esplanade. The complex overlooks a vast meadow and the castle woods. The front door with its pediment opens onto a hallway that runs through the property. Here, there is a double vaulted ceiling that marks the start of a white stone staircase and access to the south terrace. To the left is a reception area leading to two large adjoining rooms. These are used as dining rooms. Richly decorated, they feature beautiful parquet floors, marble fireplaces, wood panelling and high ceilings with decorative mouldings and coffering. The rooms are bright and open to the terrace. This leads on to two small lounges and a small meeting room. To the right are the kitchens. The château has a large kitchen and adjoining rooms for professional use. The first floor comprises nine carefully decorated bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and toilet. On the second floor there are 12 additional bedrooms, also beautifully decorated, each with its own bathroom and toilet. The outbuildings include: - A single-storey cottage with living room – kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, toilet. - A single-storey house with living room/kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, garage, boiler room. - A house with four bedrooms, shower room, toilet (electric heating). - A garage and workshop. - A swimming pool (unheated). - A tennis court. The chateau's 39.5-acre park is a veritable green oasis. It includes woods, lawns, meadows and a pond. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.